From their humble beginning as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through winning two Stanley Cups in three years and becoming a league powerhouse in 2012-14, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 50-plus years. Below are some key franchise moments that occurred on this date.
Happy birthday to original @LAKings forward Howie Hughes, who was born on April 4, 1939.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/OEVYog5jzN
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 4, 2021
On April 4, 1968, the @LAKings recorded their first postseason win in their first playoff appearance. Eddie Joyal scored the first playoff goal in #LAKings' history, and Terry Sawchuk made 30 saves in a 2-1 win against the Minnesota North Stars at The Fabulous Forum.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/nDpN7eC5Bk
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 4, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings enforcer Phil Crowe, who was born on April 4, 1970.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/AeS3aBmhiL
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 4, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Yanic Perreault, who was born on April 4, 1971.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/8jx2OeS9mo
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 4, 2021
On April 4, 1990, Tony Granato and Luc Robitaille scored two goals in 18 seconds in Game 1 of the Smythe Division Semifinals. The @LAKings scored four unanswered goals in the third period and defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Calgary Flames, 5-3.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/xG3wWuAquX
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 4, 2021
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